Foreign trade transactions can be conducted using various modes of transport. The choice depends on the urgency of the shipment, the distance and specificity of the route, the nature of the goods (hazardous, perishable, fragile, etc.), and other factors. The most expensive option is air travel, the cheapest is sea transport, and truck and rail shipping are roughly in the mid-price range. To leverage the advantages of different modes of transport and achieve an optimal balance between time and cost, you can order multimodal international shipping. This is a combined option—for example, air travel + train or ship + truck.
Some services are provided free of charge, such as preliminary consultations regarding upcoming cargo transportation.